Industry Insights EP 08 | The engine of packaging: India's last-mile gig economy

What is the true cost of convenience? With a workforce projected to exceed twenty-three million, the gig economy has evolved from a fringe phenomenon into the literal, beating heart of urban India. We investigate the pivotal forces and high personal stakes driving this colossal, on-demand packaging revolution

10 Jan 2026 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Latest Poll

What is the biggest issue in the process of recycling?

Results

What is the biggest issue in the process of recycling?

No structured collection infrastructure

 

57.14%

Identification of polymer types

 

14.29%

Sorting of flexibles due to diverse film structures

 

9.52%

Lack of automation in waste collection

 

19.05%

Total Votes : 21